An electronic beacon placed stationary in a known location. The beacon includes a map, stored therein, pertaining to a covered area. The map includes coordinates of the known location with reference to the map. The electronic beacon is configured to transmit at least a navigational signal. The electronic beacon has a radio transmitter to communicate the map to at least one moving device in the covered area.
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2. The electronic beacon of claim 1, wherein the navigational signal comprises local correction information for satellite navigational signals.
3. The electronic beacon of claim 1, wherein the map comprises changes responsive to information received from said at least one moving device.
4. The electronic beacon of claim 1, wherein the navigational signal comprises a distance measurement.
5. The electronic beacon of claim 1, wherein the navigational signal comprises compass bearing information.
6. The electronic beacon of claim 1, wherein the covered area is a geographical area in a vicinity of the electronic beacon that is represented on the map stored in the electronic beacon.
7. The electronic beacon of claim 1, wherein the covered area corresponds to a reception range of the navigational signal of the electronic beacon.
8. The electronic beacon of claim 1, wherein the covered area is greater than a reception range of the navigational signal of the electronic beacon.
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